CVE-2021-2018

moderate-risk
Published 2021-01-20

Vulnerability in the Advanced Networking Option component of Oracle Database Server. Supported versions that are affected are 18c and 19c. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via Oracle Net to compromise Advanced Networking Option. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker and while the vulnerability is in Advanced Networking Option, attacks may significantly impact additional products. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Advanced Networking Option. Note: CVE-2021-2018 affects Windows platform only. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 8.3 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Do I need to act?

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1.3% chance of exploitation in next 30 days
EPSS score — moderate exploit probability
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Not on CISA KEV list
No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA
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Patch status unknown
Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance
8
CVSS 8.3/10 High
NETWORK / HIGH complexity

Affected Products (10)

Advanced Networking Option
Advanced Networking Option
Adaptive Access Manager

Affected Vendors

Oracle

References (2)

Vendor Advisory https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujan2021.html
Vendor Advisory https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujan2021.html
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/ 100
moderate-risk
Severity 25/34 · High
Exploitability 4/34 · Minimal
Exposure 16/34 · Moderate